Peterson Goodwyn
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Peterson Goodwyn (1745 – February 21, 1818) was an American planter, lawyer, soldier and politician from Virginia.[1] He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1803 until his death in 1818.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 19th congressional district, Preceded by ...
Peterson Goodwyn | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 19th congressional district | |
In office March 4, 1813 – February 21, 1818 | |
Preceded by | Edwin Gray |
Succeeded by | John Pegram |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 18th congressional district | |
In office March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1813 | |
Preceded by | Philip R. Thompson |
Succeeded by | Thomas Gholson, Jr. |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Dinwiddie County | |
In office November 8, 1796 – December 5, 1802 Serving with Alexander McRae, John Pegram Jr., William Hardaway | |
Preceded by | Drury Jones |
Succeeded by | Joseph Goodwyn |
In office October 19, 1789 – November 9, 1795 | |
Preceded by | George Pegram |
Succeeded by | Drury Jones |
Personal details | |
Born | 1745 (1745) near Petersburg, Virginia Colony, British America |
Died | February 21, 1818(1818-02-21) (aged 72–73) Dinwiddie County, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Sweden Cemetery, Sutherland, Virginia, US |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | Elizabeth Peterson (1757-1817) |
Children | 7 |
Occupation | lawyer, planter, politician |
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